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Diabetes: What do the Numbers Mean? [English] Permalink Public

Information on determining whether your blood glucose levels should be classified as diabetes or prediabetes. Prediabetes is a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not high enough to be classified as diabetes. (English) Colour

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Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Glucose) [English] Permalink Public

Hypoglycemia occurs when blood glucose is less than 4.0 mmol/L. This 2 page teaching tool is for people with diabetes who take insulin or some types of diabetes pills which puts them at risk for hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) (English) Colour

What is a Transfusion? [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet explains what a transfusion is, what can be transfused, and what the associated risks are. (English) Black & White

Persantine Exercise Tolerance (Ridge Meadows Hospital, Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

The Persantine MPI Stress Test is to provide a method of checking for impaired blood flow to the heart muscle. This pamphlet provides information on the reasons for the test and the special preparations required before and after the test. (English) Black & White

Healthy Heart Program (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Healthy Heart is a prevention program for people with two or more risk factors; a rehabilitation program for people with a heart condition, and a maintenance program for people who want to maintain a healthy lifestyle after their rehab has ended. (English) Colour

Transesophageal Echocardiogram - Generic Discharge Instructions (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) involves passing a specialized probe into a patient's esophagus (also known as the gullet) in order to provide visualization of the posterior cardiac structures. This fact sheet contains information on what one can expect following this procedure. (English) Colour

Are You Positive, You're Negative? - Aboriginal [English] Permalink Public

A poster informing Aboriginals about the free public testing for HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C available at local Public Health Units. (English) Black & White

Hemorrhoid Procedures (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Hemorrhoids are clumps of tissue in the anal canal that contain blood vessels. Everyone has hemorrhoids, but problems occur when the veins become swollen. This factsheet discusses the causes, treatment options, and when to contact your doctor. (English) Black & White

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) [English] Permalink Public

A PICC is a soft flexible hollow tube that is inserted into a vein either above or slightly below the elbow with the tip placed into a large central vein. This type of catheter provides greater comfort for the patient, allowing for the delivery of fluid directly into a vein and avoiding repeated needle insertions. This pamphlet provides all the information one will need to manage the care of the catheter. (English)

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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FA/FA.200.P418.pdf

Phlebotomy (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

‘Phlebotomy’ is a medical term for taking blood from a person (sounds like ‘flee-bot-oh-me’). It is like donating blood except it is a medical procedure used to treat certain diseases. Taking blood out of the body can stress your body systems. Use this information to help you prepare for and recover after the procedure. (English) Colour